LifeStraw® is an award-winning point-of-use portable water filter that transforms microbiologically contaminated water into safe, clean drinking water. It is ideal for a variety of users outside of the home, from hikers and campers to people displaced by natural disasters.

Since introduced in 2005, LifeStraw® has been used in major natural disasters including the Haiti earthquake and Pakistan floods.

When contaminated water is consumed, the outcome can range from gastrointestinal discomfort to serious diarrheal illness or life-threatening disease.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, during water-related emergencies, the quality and safety of water can be compromised. Water-related emergencies can be created by natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and landslides.

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Vestergaard partnered with Right to Play, a nonprofit organization that uses sport and play to enhance child development in areas of disadvantage, to donate 1,000 LifeStraw® filters to the community of San Mateo in Peru. The children received health messaging through a fun series of games and interactive exercises.

Malaria Research

IR Mapper is a tool that maps insecticide resistance. It consolidates reports of insecticide resistance in malaria mosquitoes onto filterable maps to inform vector control strategies.

Buy LifeStraw®

For consumer purchases, visit Buy LifeStraw® to find a local retailer. For each consumer purchase, one school child in Africa will receive clean water for an entire school year. For large quantities purchased for public health settings, contact us.